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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 792.99 and 437.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 792.99 and 437.81 is: 657.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 792.99 = 437.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/792.99 = 437.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 792.99 × 437.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 347,174.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,174.99/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.38

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